Tranøy Lighthouse
Nordland
Tranøy Lighthouse is a historic coastal lighthouse situated on Stangholmen island in Hamarøy Municipality, Nordland county, Norway. Originally established in 1864, the lighthouse serves as a vital navigational aid along the Vestfjorden. The current 27-metre tall cast iron tower was relocated here in 1936 from Moholmen Lighthouse near Kabelvåg and is painted red with a distinctive white horizontal band. The light emits white, red, or green signals depending on direction, occulting three times every 10 seconds. The site includes a well-preserved light station complex featuring a duplex keeper's house, generator house, boathouse, and farm buildings, all protected as cultural heritage. Accessible by road with a footbridge connecting the island to the mainland, Tranøy Lighthouse offers panoramic views across the Vestfjorden towards the dramatic mountains of the Lofoten archipelago. Since automation in 1991, the station has been developed as a tourist attraction with a café and lodging facilities, providing visitors a unique glimpse into Norway's maritime history and coastal culture.
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Astuce: Visitors are advised to plan their visit during the summer months when the café and accommodation are open and the weather is favorable for enjoying the panoramic views. Advance booking for lodging is recommended during peak tourist season. The lighthouse is accessible by road and connected to the mainland by a 270-meter footbridge, making it easy to reach. No specific ticket is required to visit the site, but some services may require reservation. The area is protected as a cultural heritage site, so respect for the buildings and environment is appreciated.
Faits intéressants
- •The lighthouse tower was originally built in 1914 as Moholmen Lighthouse and was relocated to Tranøy in 1936.
- •The site includes a complete and well-preserved light station with original buildings such as keeper's house, generator house, and boathouse.
- •A footbridge over 270 meters long connects the lighthouse island to the mainland, built in 1969.
- •The lighthouse light has different colors (white, red, green) depending on direction, occulting three times every 10 seconds.
- •During World War II, the Hurtigruten ship Barøy was sunk by a British torpedo two nautical miles west of Tranøy Lighthouse, resulting in significant loss of life.
Histoire
The original lighthouse at Tranøy was first lit on 19 September 1864, initially with a light placed on the keeper's house roof.
In 1936, the existing 27.3-meter cast iron tower, originally built in 1914 as Moholmen Lighthouse near Kabelvåg, was relocated to Tranøy and put into operation on 1 November 1936.
The lighthouse was electrified in 1959, and the fog signal was discontinued in 1983.
A footbridge connecting the lighthouse island to the mainland was completed in 1969.
The station was automated in 1986 and fully depopulated by 1991.
Since 1993, the site has been operated as a tourist destination with hospitality services.
In 1997, the Norwegian Directorate for Cultural Heritage granted protection status to the buildings, tower interior, footbridge, and other structures at the site.
Guide du lieu
The Cast Iron Lighthouse Tower1914
The 27-metre tall round cast iron tower painted red with a white horizontal band is the central feature of the site. It was originally constructed in 1914 and relocated here in 1936. The tower’s light emits white, red, or green signals depending on the direction, occulting three times every 10 seconds, aiding maritime navigation.
Keeper's House and Auxiliary Buildings1864 and later
The lighthouse station includes a well-preserved 1.5-story duplex keeper's house, a generator house, boathouse, and farm buildings, all protected as cultural heritage. These structures provide insight into the life of lighthouse keepers and coastal operations before automation.
Footbridge Connecting to Mainland1969
A concrete footbridge over 270 meters long links the lighthouse island of Stangholmen to the mainland at Nordneset. Built in 1969, this bridge enables easy access for visitors and was a significant infrastructure development for the station.
Contact
Téléphone: 99 70 44 99
